Raw Materials

Raw materials refer to unfinished substances or unrefined natural resources used to manufacture finished goods. These materials undergo processing and transformation into intermediate substances, further used to make final products for sale. Examples include cotton, raw biomass, rubber blanks, mineral ores, wood, etc. Primary commodities can be plant-based (corn, lumber, and sugar), animal-based (like leather, wool, and silk), and mineral-based (iron ore, natural gas, coal, and precious metals).

Direct Materials – These are primary input goods or unprocessed resources, such as wood, cotton, etc., used directly by companies to manufacture a finished product. For direct materials, the work in process account is debited with unrefined materials used for the manufacturing process. On the contrary, the same account is credited when there is no inventory.

Indirect Materials – These are unprocessed materials that do not directly form a part of the end product. Instead, they contribute to its production only. Examples of these long-term factory supplies include glue, tape, oil, etc. Additionally, accounting of indirect materials used in the manufacturing process considers their nature and type.

As well as an industrial facility may work, it is always dependent upon high-quality materials to ensure that your products are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Rieckermann understands that you need to be supplied with the best materials.

Once your plant is up and running, we continue to offer our support by supplying you with the right consumables and raw materials required for production.

Regardless of whether you need additives, catalysts, or any other specific items, we can fulfill your exact requirements. Thanks to our broad network of specialist suppliers, we can guarantee consistently high quality and performance, allowing you to focus on the best possible end product.